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That Thing You Do!

That Thing You Do! . There are 111 questions on this topic. Last updated Apr 30 2024.
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76 Where did the bass player go to?
Answer: Disneyland

He ditched out on everyone and went to Disneyland. At least it made him happy. Disneyland is the happiest place on earth. Thanks for playing this quiz.
Question Reference: Quiz: Tom Hanks Movie.
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Who was the first person to hear the song on the radio?




77 In the dressing room, T.B. Player tells Mr. White he signed up for the U.S. Marine Corps. He says he has to report to _________ (a state) at the end of August. To what state does he have to report?
Answer: South Carolina

"I have to report to South Carolina at the end of August, so I'll have to leave the band at the end of August."

"But you will stay with the band until the end of August?"

"Yes, sir."
78 Finish this phrase. 'I am _________.'
Answer: Spartacus

Spartacus was a Roman slave and insurrectionist (died 71 B.C.).
79 'If that was a pickup-line then we're a match made in heaven!'
Answer: Lenny

Lenny says this to his bride-to-be the first time he meets her at Playtone Records in California.
80 'Now where I come from that just ain't right!'
Answer: Lamar

Lamar is the doorman at the hotel the band stays at in California. He seems to see all and know all.
81 What was the name of their first manager?
Answer: Phil

82 What was Faye doing when she first heard 'That Thing You Do' on the radio?
Answer: Sending some letters

She started jumping and screaming and almost forgot to send them.
83 What was the band's first name?
Answer: The Oneders

After rehearsals, Guy says, "Wonderful!" Faye says, "That's it, Guy Patterson. That's it, The Wonders! And you know The Beatles, The Beatles, they use an 'E-A' as the Beatles, well, we can use an 'o-n-e' as The Oneders!"
84 What was Mr White's first name?
Answer: Doesn't say

It never says it in the movie.
85 What was Guy's sister's name?
Answer: Darlene

It's only mentioned once or twice in the movie.
86 Why does Mr. Patterson tell his wife "Put that paper away. Let's get it out of here," after looking at the Tele-mart ad?
Answer: Tele-mart is open on Sundays

In one scene in Patterson's Appliances store, Mr. Patterson looks at the paper and says, "'Open on Sunday from twelve to six.' You know, I don't believe I want to live in a country where you have to stay open on Sunday to do business. You shouldn't have to work on Sunday to support a family."
87 What actor played the first drummer, Chad?
Answer: Giovanni Ribisi

No one will forget how Chad left the band... "Guys, Chad fell down."
88 How many push-ups can the bass player do?
Answer: 200

He says it to the army guys.
89 When is the first time we notice that Jimmy cares more about the band than he cares about Faye (when they're already on tour)?
Answer: On the plane

Guy tells him she's not feeling well and Jimmy ignores it, because he's talking about the band's future.
90 What does Guy continually forget to do after closing up the store at night?
Answer: Turn off the lights

Near the beginning of the movie, Guy gets a call from his dad after dad left the store and says, "What are the lights still doing on? The sign, Guy the sign is still on. Are we open for business all night now?" Later, the dad is seen driving back to the store at night to turn the lights off.
91 Who does Lenny say is his inspiration?
Answer: Cap'n Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters

"We're not The Wonders right now. We're Cap'n Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters."
92 What is Guy's girlfriend's name, at the start of the movie?
Answer: Tina

93 What's the name of the jazz bar that Guy goes to?
Answer: Blue Spot

The place where he first sees Del Paxton.
94 Where was a lot of this movie filmed?
Answer: Southern California

Patterson's Appliances and the opening scenes were filmed at the Orange Circle in Orange County, California.
95 What nickname did Guy give himself?
Answer: Spartacus

Lenny: "Skitch, how did we get here?"

Guy: "I led you here, for I... am... Spartacus."
96 What was Guy's trademark?
Answer: Sunglasses

97 What does the announcer say during their live TV performance that makes Jimmy and Faye fight and break up?
Answer: They're engaged

He says that's the worst thing that could happen to him.
98 What does Mr. White say the state fairs are, before telling them about their TV appearance?
Answer: small potatoes

In the dressing room, Mr. White says, "The state fairs are small potatoes..." He is implying that they are nothing compared to the TV show The Wonders are going to be on.
99 What is the Bible verse that Uncle Bob says after the record was made?
Answer: Luke 21:19

"In your patience possess ye your souls." Luke 21:19
100 Where is the band from?
Answer: Erie

It is said numerous times throughout the movie.